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EXCEL

In Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

EXCEL aims to increase student success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) during the transition to university life by connecting UCF students, faculty, and staff in STEM disciplines, and creating a learning community to support discovery and engagement. Science and Engineering subjects require that students have a strong mathematics foundation. EXCEL is structured to help students hone their math skills to easily master material in their STEM discipline and gain access to critical path courses for a timely graduation.




EXCEL by the numbers

First Year
92%
First-Year retention to the University (81% in STEM)
Graduate
Graduation
53%
increase in STEM graduation of EXCEL students over their matched cohort
Research
1018
EXCEL students have participated in mentored undergraduate research
Learning Community
5395
students have been an active part of the EXCEL STEM learning community

Explore EXCEL

Gems - EXCEL females are connected with a strong upper division mentor who offers the necessary guidance to guarantee a smooth transition from high school to college in your first year at UCF.

Mentoring

Through GEMS, EXCEL connects students with a strong upper division mentor who offers the necessary guidance to guarantee a smooth transition from high school to college in your first year at UCF.

Undergraduate Research

Eligible students will be paired with an EXCEL faculty mentor to conduct research during the spring semester of the second year.

Excel tutoring Center

EXCEL Tutoring Center

Students have access to free math and science tutoring at the Center, which is staffed by our Teaching Assistants and undergraduate tutors.

Supported Majors in our Learning Community

EXCEL’s primary intervention centers around strengthening a
student's math foundation for success in their STEM discipline courses

Actuarial Science
Aerospace Engineering
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
 Female student in a science lab
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
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Data Science
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Forensic Science
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Molecular Microbiology
Statistics
Photonics
Physics

Spotlight

Aaron Riddle

Aaron Riddle is a Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Central Florida.  He was drawn to UCF for its strong engineering program and the

Events

Events

GEMS Innovation Lab Tour
Join us for a guided tour of the Texas Instruments Innovation Lab in the Engineering 2 atrium! Learn about the many resources available to you as a student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
GEMS Pre-Med Cluster - CPR Training with Orlando Health
Join your Cluster mentors for a hands-on CPR training experience with Orlando Health! Learn how you can get CPR certified and participate in hands-on training. 
Get HIP: Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by…
Waddle into High-Impact Practice (HIP)
Learn how to get involved in a wide variety of opportunities like undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more. Whether planning for graduate school or a career, High-Impact Practice experiences offer you a competitive edge by…

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